The character based on book series by Edward Stratemeyer will be in her 30s and working for the New York Police Department.
- Oct 6, 2015
AceShowbiz - "Nancy Drew" is coming to small screen again. CBS has put in development a drama series based on the iconic mystery book series character created by publisher Edward Stratemeyer.
"Grey's Anatomy" longtime executive producers Joan Rater and Tony Phelan will co-write for the "Nancy Drew" TV series and executive produce with Oscar-winning producer Dan Jinks. Nick Nantell, SVP of The Dan Jinks Company, brought in the project and will be a producer.
The potential series will be a contemporary take on the Nancy Drew character who is now in her 30s. She is a detective for the NYPD where she investigates and solves crimes using her uncanny observational skills, all while navigating the complexities of life in a modern world.
First in books, Nancy Drew story had been adapted into many platforms including the latest movie adaptation starring Emma Roberts. ABC ran "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries" between 1977 and 1979 and later aired a TV movie starring Maggie Lawson in 2002.